Datasheets

Overview

Barrettine Boiled Linseed Oil is a blend of natural linseed oil, derived from flax seed and driers to improve drying time. It has a natural warm yellow/red tinge which is apparent when applying to wood, and naturally darkens with age. Suitable for most types of wood including wooden furniture, sports equipment such as cricket bats, musical instruments, terracotta tiles, stone steps and garden furniture.

Please Note: Barrettine state that this product is 'not suitable' for use on Oak as it may darken or blacken the wood. However, we've not heard of any problems from customers who have used this product on Oak.

If possible, preserve all sides including end grain prior to installation

Previously Finished Wood

Old coating type finishes such as paints, varnishes and varnish type stains must be fully removed back to bare wood before oiling. Depending on the condition and type of finish, it may require more than one attempt to fully remove the old coating.

Ensure that all 'coating' type finishes have been fully removed to expose bare wood by either jet washing or using a dedicated paint stripper / remover

Old oiled finishes should be lightly sanded or cleaned thoroughly with white spirit

Once the old finish has been completely removed / cleaned, refer to the preparation instructions for bare or untreated wood above.

Aftercare

Regular Cleaning

Oiled wooden surfaces can be regularly cleaned with a damp, lint-free cloth and a suitable wood cleaner.

Maintenance

Additional coats of Barrettine Raw Linseed Oil can be applied as and when the finish starts to look tired, worn or starts to lose its water resistance. Simply follow the Preparation and Application instructions above.

Customer Reviews

Painting wood with boiled linseed oil is enjoyable and satisfying by Julie Folley

I didn't know that painting wood with boiled linseed oil could be so enjoyable and satisfying. The natural pine of my cabin looks so much richer in colour. I'm going to keep buying more of this until the whole building is coated and looking beautiful.

Reviewed
5L
on: 23/11/17

Easy to use good finish competitive price by Steve Shaw

Easy to use and great for looking after my snooker cue.

Reviewed
500ml
on: 12/04/17

Robust and versatile by Martin Pilcher

Difficult to critique a can of oil except that this one definitely matches the advert claims. It leaves a lovely yellowy patina and is so easy to apply. I've used it on tannelised fence panels and it brings them up a treat; they have remained smart after two winters which is why I've stocked up again to treat all the planters in the garden. I love the smell too :)

Reviewed
5L
on: 11/04/17

Great finishing oil by Chris Walsh

Although it says on the label that it's not recommended to use this on oak, I used it on untreated, well sanded oak. Looks great! It does deepen the colour slightly (which is exactly what I wanted).
Very happy.

Reviewed
2L
on: 28/12/16

Order arrived promptly, works just fine by Ksenia Kuznetsova

Used to oil Oak, as per Futon Company's advice. Works fine, even though it's supposedly not suitable for oak. We've found coverage to be much higher than advertised (even on unfinished oak), so we ended up buying about twice what we actually needed (!)

Reviewed
2L
on: 14/11/16

Very good quality oil by John Galloway

I find that the oil is best applied by initially diluting with 4 parts of white spirit which assists absorption of the oil into the wood. The gloss starts to build up after each application. Further diluted coats will increase the gloss. Gives a beautiful finish on willow baskets, anything from a semi-lustre up to full gloss.

I am very pleased with this linseed oil. It was delivered promptly and meets my expectations.

Reviewed
5L
on: 13/10/15

Good applicating, finishing and durable product especially mixed (5%) with Barretine P Wood Preserv against the weather by Henry Bosshardt

Have used Linseed oil on bare pine patio doors (initially 3 coats - 1st with 50/50 Barretine Clear ) facing S/W and subsequently 1 coat approx. 5-7 years for 20+ years. Still in V. good order but now have conservatory over it for 15 years. Learned this from an old Joiner Tradesman 60 years ago !!

Reviewed
5L
on: 25/09/15

A good natural product by A Peters

The service was very prompt and would recommend the site, providing a good choice of products.

Reviewed
5L
on: 03/09/15

Deliver promptly and free and the price is good by Ian Fraser

I buy for a charity heritage wood mill so price is important, wood finishes direct were the cheapest and delivered next day.

Reviewed
5L
on: 16/07/15

Great value product by James Coulling

Have used this before and does the job perfectly

Reviewed
500ml
on: 04/06/15

Easy to apply by Sonia Dempster

Easy to order, easy to apply, soaks into the wood and leaves a natural healthy finish.

Reviewed
2L
on: 31/03/15

Great, as expected by Andrew Escott

Used on oak work tops in the kitchen, ideal and easy to apply.

Reviewed
2L
on: 17/02/15

Good by Kim Barrow

Good oil gives bare wood a lovely warm rich colour.

Reviewed
500ml
on: 01/02/15

Easy to use and gives a good finish as well as protecting the wood by Ann Fraser

The order arrived exactly at the forecast time, and I am very pleased with the results after applying it . I would order again from this company.

Fantastic service! From my experiences with buying online, you want efficiency, good contact and speed. This company ticked all boxes...nothing bad to say whatsoever

Reviewed
500ml
on: 18/10/14

Excellent by Paula Williams

Excellent product, service and delivery. Thank you.

Reviewed
5L
on: 24/08/14

Did what is said on the plastic container! by ROGER FROSH

did what is said on the plastic container!

Reviewed
2L
on: 25/07/14

Boiled Linseed oil is providing me with a delightful finish to my english oak wood panelling and stairs by Kate Carnegie

It is just what I required and is giving me a product that I can work with to give an excellent finsih to my project which is restoring a building first built in 1896. It has suffered much neglect over the years but boiled linseed oil as one of the products I am using is breathing life back into the wood of the building.